For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear for your Labor Day weekend? Send us your request, and tell us why your song says 'Labor Day' to you.

Cube Critic Euan Kerr joins Jill Riley and Sean McPherson to talk about a new film that was a smash-hit in China and now is making its premiere in the U.S. 'Dragon Blade' stars Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Adrian Brody. 'There are moments of brilliance in this film,' Euan says, 'and then every once in a while, you go -- what??'

The ambitious singer and pianist splits his new album into halves: one recorded with the New York classical ensemble yMusic and one 21-minute "Concerto For Piano And Orchestra."

We’re rolling into fall with round five of Local Current’s DJ in Residence! The Current has been inviting local musicians to take over our all-Minnesota music stream to talk about the local music scene and to spin tracks from other local musicians. Martin Devaney, Sophia Eris, Al Church, and Reina del Cid have all had…

Elvis made his first appearance at the Grand Old Opry; the Beatles needed no 'help' reaching the top of the chart; 'Easy Rider' premiered in the U.S.; the Bee Gees reminded everyone they should be dancing, yeah; and DJ and producer Mark Ronson was born in London 40 years ago, Today in Music History.

To celebrate the Monday release of his new album HITNRUN, Prince has announced a “three-day international dance party” to be held at Paisley Park this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—Sept. 4-6. The party is billed as “presented by Tidal,” the streaming service where the album will exclusively premiere. On each of the three nights, the doors…

Keepers by Request celebrates the classic songs as heard on MPR's Morning Show hosted by Dale Connelly and Jim Ed Poole. Mike Pengra, along with special guest Dale Connelly, play two hours of these beloved tunes.

This month's pick for The Current's Rock and Roll Book Club is a new collection of conversations about Bob Dylan, curated by longtime local music writer Jon Bream.

It only makes sense that a company dedicated to preserving the art of analog recordings would be excited about old-school Polaroid film. Jack White‘s Third Man Records has announced that it’s teaming with The Impossible Project to produce limited-edition Polaroid film that develops in black and yellow, Third Man’s signature colors. The film will be officially…

Haley Bonar joined Mark Wheat for a live performance from the MPR booth on the corner of Judson and Nelson at the Minnesota State Fair.